Anchor is no stranger to households in Malaysia; I daresay we've all had a bite of Anchor Cream Cheese spread on bread, toast, crackers or even straight from the jar at some point! So when I heard they were creating a new line of desserts, I knew I had to try them out!
Three signature desserts were created by Fonterra's own in-house patisserie chefs using Anchor Cream Cheese, as well as other Anchor products such as Anchor Cream, Anchor Butter and Anchor Cheese Slices to give them divine creamy goodness, and are available in Port View Euro Bakery in Kota Kinabalu until the end of January 2016. Hopefully, they will gift us three more creations after that!
Kaien Chizu Tart
A sea salt cream tart with a rich cream cheese filling, topped with melted sliced cheese. When they say "rich", they really mean it! I loved this, but I might suggest cutting it into quarters and sharing with a friend.
Winter Magma
A melt-in-your-mouth chocolate souffle, with a divine cream cheese centre. Chocolate lovers, this will be your fave!
Karui Snow Cake
This petit vanilla chiffon cake is fruity and fresh, light and delicate with mango passion cream cheese filling, and topped with a buttery almond crumble. I think this one might very well have been my favourite!
There are three Euro Bakery branches in KK, one right opposite Suria Sabah, one in Inanam, and the other in Damai, which is the one I went to. If you wanna try out these scrummy desserts, you have 10 days, and counting! Good luck!
(Needs to go) On A Diet,
Calista xx
Sandakan is definitely a favourite home away from home for Sabahans who live anywhere but, of course, Sandakan. Known as "Little Hong Kong" since it was here that many early Chinese settlers landed from Hong Kong, it is also known as "Food Heaven" because OH MY GOD.
Charlotte and I went on a short 2 day 1 night road trip with one goal in mind: Seafood Bak Kut Teh! From KK city, it's about a 5 - 6 hour drive through Tamparuli, Kundasang, Ranau and Telupid, before you reach the junction to Sandakan, Lahad Datu and Tawau. Along the way are the most beautiful roads, and Char's favourite bridge over Kinabatangan River!
Tourist Attractions:
Tamparuli -
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| Rumah Terbalik a.k.a. Upside Down House |
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| Tamparuli Suspension Bridge over Kiulu river |
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| Zip Borneo: Zipline across Kiulu river |
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| Sinalau Bakas on the way up to Kundasang |
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| Best view of Mount Kinabalu peaks |
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| View of Mount Kinabalu from Kundasang National ParkDuring photo shoot for Tourism Malaysia |
Ranau - Desa Cow Farm,
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| Poring Hot Springs During photo shoot for Tourism Malaysia |
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| Sabah Tea Gardens During photo shoot for Tourism Malaysia |
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| Four Points by Sheraton |
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| Our room - Deluxe Seaview |
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| The bathroom |
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| Definition of a picturesque view |
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| Executive Suite |
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| Infinity Pool |
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| Gym |
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| Wrapped Bakery |
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| The Best Brew Bar |
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| Club Lounge |
Where to go in Sandakan?
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| 1. Agnes Keith House |
3. St. Michael's Church
4. Sepilok
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| 5. Selingan Island a.k.a. Turtle Island ParkDuring photo shoot for Tourism Malaysia |
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| 6. Rainforest Discovery Centre During photo shoot for Tourism Malaysia |
What to eat in Sandakan?
- Breakfast & Lunch:
皮蛋水饺，fish noodles, 5 spice pork noodles @ central market
Buffet at The Eatery, Four Points by Sheraton - Hi Tea:
Ba Lin Rooftop Cafe @ Nak Hotel - great for photos!
English Tea House
UFO tarts - Dinner:
Seafood Bak Kut Teh 
Seafood - Dessert: 7 Heaven @ Mile 4, Cloud 9 @ IJM
The Good: Four Points by Sheraton is under the Starwood group, so just like Le Meridien, they have
the most amazing beds! I'm not kidding, these I would take a staycation just to spend all
day wrapped in their beds haha. The infinity pool has a view of heaven, and the location
is perfect for both business and leisure.
The Could-Be-Better: The variety of the food at the breakfast buffet could be wider, but that's all
really!
For those who would like a quiet holiday, do try to avoid school holidays as Four Points is a family favourite. I would love to go back during low season and try capture that gorgeous sunset over the South China Sea..
Roadtrippin' Madness,
Calista xx
*Four Point by Sheraton photos by Charlotte Fong. For more amazing images, check out her Instagram HERE!
Japanese food: Almost everyone I know loves it.
For the adventurous.
For those watching their weight.
For the wasabi kick.
Whether it’s the salmon salads, the rice bowls (don), sashimi, or sushi, going out for Japanese is always a popular dinner suggestion when it comes to special occasions, or even just girls night out! Everyone usually has a favourite restaurant, but here in KK, Sushi Tei seems to be one of the most popular choices - and it’s not hard to see why!
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| Salmon Sashimi RM13.80 / 3pcs |
I’m usually pretty boring when it comes to food, always opting for the usual dishes: Teriyaki steak. Garlic fried rice. Gyuniku don. Tamago sushi. Inari. Salmon maki. All safe choices as you can see! So when Sushi Tei invited me to try out their latest promotion menu, I was both excited and anxious; what if they feed me somethings weird like jellyfish? Yes I know about 98% of my friends love jellyfish but it’s just not for me!
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| Halibut Curry Ramen RM21.80 |
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| Hamachi Kama Shio RM52.80 Now with 30% discount at Sushi Tei Oceanus KK |
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| Kawara Charcoal Soba RM19.80 |
This salmon skin maki tastes as good as it looks, and this is one pretty sushi platter!
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| Autumn Salmon Skin Roll RM6.80 Limited Promotion Item |
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| Salmon Head (Half) Shio RM20.80 Get 20% off at both Suria Sabah and Oceanus Outlets |
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| Nama Matcha Ice Cream RM16.80 |
The Autumn Indulgence menu will be available until Chinese New Year 2016, while you can also receive a 20% discount off the salmon head in both outlets, and 30% off the hamachi in the Oceanus branch.
Even better news? Both Sushi Tei outlets in Kota Kinabalu have waived the 10% service charge - yay for savings!
Even better news? Both Sushi Tei outlets in Kota Kinabalu have waived the 10% service charge - yay for savings!
Til the next indulgence,
Calista xx
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